Epidemic at the computer: hand and arm injuries; ills now account for up to 40 percent of workers' compensation claims
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White-collar workers, especially those who work for long periods of time at computers, are experiencing disabling injuries from the repetitive motions they perform. Data entry workers, telephone operators and newspaper workers have particularly high rates of injury. It is likely the the incidence of injury will continue to increase as workers both fear losing their jobs if they report injuries and the economy requires fewer employees to produce greater output. The disorders, which include repetitive stress of motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders (such as carpal tunnel syndrome) and musculoskeletal disorders, are caused by repetitive actions that workers do not know are injuring them. Musculoskeletal disorders currently account for 30 to 40 percent of workers' compensation claims. Those who suffer most are workers who are the most diligent, since they are less likely to take the breaks necessary to help prevent injuries. Prevention includes implementing ergonomically sound work environments and encouraging rest periods.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1992
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A nationwide computer-fraud ring by young hackers is broken up
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San Diego law enforcement officials claim to have cracked a nationwide network of young computer hackers who have been able to make fraudulent credit card purchases and break into the electronic files of at least one credit-rating agency. Between 1989 and 1992, as many as 1,000 members of the informal network have exchanged information on how to make fraudulent credit card charges and break computer security codes. San Diego police stumbled upon the network while investigating a local case of credit card fraud. Two suspects have been apprehended in Ohio and related computer equipment seized in New York. MasterCard International lost $381 million from credit card fraud worldwide in 1991. Visa International lost $259 million in 1989 for the same reason.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1992
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